Barbara Ellen (Mitchell) Maxwell, age 73, passed away after a brief illness on October 6, 2016 with her family by her side at the Cumberland Regional Health Care Centre.
Born in Middleboro, Pugwash, she was the daughter of the late Donald and Eileen Mitchell.
She is survived by a sister Marjorie (Ralph) Wolfe of Upper Nappan and a brother Robert "Bob" (Ruth Ann), Saint John, NB. She will be sadly missed by the love of her life and husband of 53 years, James Reade Maxwell. They started their married life in Dartmouth, NS, moving to Truemanville and then to River Hebert having 4 children along the way. Always together you could find them going logging, picking blueberries and even quilting. During the summer their special place was at their cottage next to family on the Pugwash Harbor. On the hot summer days she would always be up for a swim.
Family was all important to her and she will be missed by her children; son James (Darlene) River Hebert, daughter Brenda (Mark) Carter, River Hebert, son John (Christine), Truro and son Arnold, Dartmouth, along with grandchildren, Mark (Jalysa), Victoria, Nicole, Alicia, Andrew and Mikaela. As well as her new Great Grandson Maken who she thought was so cute.
Barbara enjoyed gardening and worked at the local Greenhouse for many years. The outdoors was where she preferred to be and always enjoyed the trips to the camp and those bumpy rides on the tractor. She was always smiling and catching that "Big" fish was a favorite pass time. Most recently she loved her rides on the 4 wheeler with Reade. Barbara loved to travel and enjoyed trips to Europe, across Canada and the US as well as cruises with family.
She enjoyed her quiet time reading, doing puzzles and writing in her diary. She had prayers for everyone. She was an active member of the River Hebert United Baptist Church where she participated in the choir and taught Sunday School. Her family and friends will miss her quick smile, remember her courage and remain in awe of her strength and determination.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Furlong~Jones Funeral Home, 70 Church St., Amherst, NS (902-667-8777) where visiting hours took place on Sunday, October 9, 2016 from 7 to 9 pm. On Monday, October 10, 2016 at the River Hebert United Baptist Church, visitation continued from 1 pm until 2 pm. Barbara's funeral service followed immediately at 2 pm, Rev. Philip Scott officiating. Burial will take place in the Hillside Cemetery followed by a reception back at the church.
Those wishing to make a donation in Barbara's memory may do so to the River Hebert United Baptist Church, the CRHCC, or the charity of your choice.
Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting Barbara's online memorial through the Furlong~Jones Funeral Home Facebook Page, or at www.furlongjones.ca.
"We will hear your laughter in the waves on the harbor, remember your smile in the nature around us and take comfort in knowing you are watching over us." Reade's beautiful Angel. It is time for you to put on your jacket and sneakers so you can go home.